Toasting those who came before us is a great way to pay tribute to their impact on our lives. So is telling their stories.

We went to Spokane for my daughter's graduation. Beautiful part of America...I'm glad we had the chances to get there several times to see her. I cried when she walked across the stage. I think that's what most Moms do when their kids graduate.

I was featured in a newspaper story on Mother's Day, and they wanted a picture of Mom and me. Do you have many pictures of just you and your mom? I have only a couple...one is my wedding day, another is when I was a state FHA officer in high school, and it was taken at the induction ceremony. That's it. Two photos of Mom and me. She did not like having her photo taken. I have made it a point now to take photos of me with my daughters, and I have one at graduation of me kissing my daughter. I wish I had a picture of Mom kissing me!